When the leaves begin to turn color at the beginning of autumn, Topeka residents know that the Cider Days Fall Festival will be happening soon. This popular event has been held for the past 18 years and is the primary fundraiser for the American Lung Association of Kansas. This event draws guests from northern Kansas as well as the surrounding areas. Cider Days pays tribute to the pioneers who established and settled Kansas. Attractions at this popular gathering include live music, food, games, and arts and crafts.
One of the biggest annual celebrations in Topeka is the Fiesta Mexicana which is put on by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The popular event invites all attendees to recognize the importance of the Mexican culture throughout the region. This festival has been a tradition here for more than seventy years and it presents art, dance and music that are expressions of the beauty of the Mexican culture. The event takes place every summer.
Topeka's First Friday Artwalk has grown from a mere five locations to an event that now features over 30 stops of amazingly compelling works. Various exhibits are displayed along the way, and the Art Walk map just keeps growing, as does this increasingly popular event. Topeka's reputation as an art town is advancing with every one of these well-attended Art Walk events. So make plans to enjoy some eye-catching creations as you stroll along and enjoy this monthly community event that takes place in Topeka's friendly downtown area.
The Kansas Silent Film Festival is by no means a quiet affair. This yearly event celebrates the art and history of silent films from all over the world. Movie makers convene here to not only offer screenings of their latest works but to also participate in panel discussions about the technical and creative aspects of movie making. This free event is held every February.